The Giver Vocabulary Chapters 1 and 2

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Utopia

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A term used to describe an imagined perfect society where everything is ideal and everyone is happy.

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Dystopia

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A term used to describe an imagined society that is undesirable or frightening, often characterized by oppression or misery.

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Solemn

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A serious and formal tone or attitude, often showing deep sincerity or gravity.

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Transgression

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An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation of a boundary or limit.

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Apprehensive

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Feeling anxious or fearful about something that might happen in the future.

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Empathy

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The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person; being able to put oneself in someone else's shoes.

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Infringe

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To violate or break a law, agreement, or right; to encroach upon someone's rights or freedoms.

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Ritual

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A set of actions performed in a specific way, often as part of a religious or cultural ceremony.

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Recollection

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The act of remembering or recalling past experiences or information.

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Phenomenon

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An observable fact or event, especially one that is extraordinary or remarkable.